First Year

In the first year of the residency program, the resident becomes involved in surgical diagnosis and in intensive pre- and postoperative care.

The resident also becomes increasingly knowledgeable in selecting appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The intern is the member of the team most responsible for the floor management of patients.

The major thrust of the first year is not operative experience on complex cases, although substantial operating room experience is obtained, especially at the community hospitals. Service is balanced with education.

PGY-1 Rotation Breakdown for 2014/15

Rotation

Length

Night Float

1 Month

Pediatric Surgery

1 Month

SICU

1 Month

VA Hospital*

1 Months

Surgical Oncology

1-2 Months

Trauma

1-2 Months

Acute Care Surgery

0-2 Months

Crouse

0-2 Months

Advanced Laparoscopy/Transplant

0-1 Month

Burns

0-1 Month

ENT

0-1 Month

Thoracic

0-1 Month

* Go to Program Overview (Affiliated Hospitals) to see what services are covered
** Orthopedic Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery or Urology